1961 Fiat Multipla 750 Mare

Sold for $52,500 at 2015 Mecum : Monterey.
In 1925 Giovanni Moretti formed the Moretti Company with the purpose of building motorcycles. During the early years of its existence, Moretti experimented with the production of commercial vehicles, electric and alternate fuel vehicles. During World War II he developed utility vehicles, including electric-powered small trucks and multi-purpose passenger cars. In 1946, he switched to the production of conventional automobiles. Their first offering was the 'Cita', followed by the 600. In 1953 the 750 was introduced, which severed as the basis for taxis, commercial vehicle, coupes, berlinas, and estate wagons.

By the close of the 1950's, Moretti switched from the production of complete automobiles, to using Fiat mechanical components for use in his automobiles. Their versions of the Fiat products were offered in a variety of body-styles including Saloons, Coupes, Spyders, Estates and more. Still, Moretti found it difficult to compete as his vehicles cost nearly double the price of the Fiats.

This particular vehicle is a Fiat Moretti Multipla 750 that was discovered in a Greek village serving as a tourist shuttle. It was imported to Italy in 2013 and then treated to a frame-off restoration which included the replacement of any corroded sheet metal.

By Daniel Vaughan | Feb 2016